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Finding Freedom
There are many so-called Christians who have an outward display of piety but no real inward relationship with God. Like the Pharisees of Jesus' day, they were keepers of the religious rules, but had no power to overcome inward sin.
As we continue through "The 20 Truths Series," Steve Gallagher shows us that a form of godliness does not have the power to deliver from sin.
Participating in Christian activities doesn't mean we are right with God. It takes more than outward activity to deliver us from sin.
Many people are surprised to learn that there is an issue behind the behavior of sexual sin that is far more serious than the sin itself. It is a huge problem.
We examine the issue of the self-life, because the root of sexual addiction probably isn't what you think it is.
Sexual sin is just the symptom of a much deeper issue and the only way an addict can hope to gain freedom is by dealing with the real issue.
The "Fear of the Lord" is widely misunderstood and all but ignored in much of the Church today, and yet the fear of the Lord was a driving force in Steve Gallagher's life as he came out of addiction to pornography.
This is a pertinent and powerful message for the Church today.
Reverence to God is only one aspect of the fear of the Lord. Freedom from porn comes as we begin to see the fuller picture of this subject.
In this episode we examine the Biblical teaching about the heart, which Scripture regards as the core of the human soul.
While we have a heart that is fallen and evil, the salvation that is ours in Christ can give us a new heart.
In his segment from the 20 Truths series, Steve Gallagher discusses the truth that Lust Begins in the Heart.
While we have a heart that is fallen and evil, the salvation that is ours in Christ can give us a new heart.
There is a physiological aspect to all addiction. We get addicted to things that at first are very pleasurable.
The hormone released in the brain that causes us to feel pleasure can be quite intense, but diminishes in intensity over time. So we keep repeating the behavior, seeking the high, but with diminishing return.
This is the nature of addiction. Steve Gallagher teaches us that Behind Sexual Addiction Lies the Pleasure Hormone.
Sexual addiction can affect us physically, but overcoming it is possible as we begin to live a life which does not indulge fleshly desires.
In this episode we look at the psychology of sexual addiction, what the experts say, and what the Bible says about sexual sin.
There is a surprising agreement that sexual sin is the epitome of insanity. We also talk to a counselor about how he deals with men who have been heavily psychologized.
Even the world system recognizes the destructive nature of sexual sin. But still, many men are indulging in it, ignoring the consequences.
In Proverbs 7 King Solomon warned his sons to beware of going near the house of the prostitute.
He was telling them to stay away from the place where foolish boys wander into temporary pleasure and eventual destruction. Steve Gallagher teaches this valuable truth to today's sex addicts.
Sexual sin entices us in very predictable ways. But this means that the wise Christian man can prepare himself for when temptation comes.
In this Christmas episode, the staff at Pure Life tell the Christmas story from Scripture, and give testimony of the work of Christ in their lives. Host Jim Lewis shares a Christmas devotion from John chapter 1.
In this Christmas episode, our staff testify of the work of Christ in their lives, and we share a Christmas devotion from John chapter 1.
Sexual Sin comes with a price. Steve Gallagher continues to teach us the 20 Truths that Helped Me In My Battle With Porn Addiction.
We deal not only with the high cost of sin in relationships, finances and separation from God, but we also share the hope for restoration that is found in the Cross.
All sin, including sexual addiction, will produce terrible consequences. But there is also hope which is found only at the Cross of Jesus.
Sexual Sin is a Liar. That’s the plain truth of it. It makes promises it cannot keep and will let you down and disappoint every time. Today we are beginning a new series based on a series of teachings by Steve Gallagher called 20 Truths that Helped Me In My Battle With Porn Addiction. One of these insightful, biblical teachings will be featured as a segment in each new episode. This first segment is about the lies and deception that are all a part of sexual sin.
For decades, sexual perversion has been warping the thinking of both men and women through its lies and leading our culture deeper into sin.
In today's episode we interview April Cassidy, a Christian and author of The Peaceful Wife. She describes for us her journey from being a very disappointed and unhappy wife to being someone who is joyful, peaceful and fulfilled.
She discovered that the source of her discontent was her own disobedience to God, and that when she began to repent and put into practice the teaching of Scripture concerning her own life in Christ, that made all the difference in her marriage as well.
April Cassidy, author of "The Peaceful Wife," shares her testimony of surrendering to God's will and finding peace and joy in her marriage.
As we conclude our current series, we ask the question, "What Role Does Grace Play in Freedom from Porn?
Here is a message from PLM founder Steve Gallagher as he explores the power of God's grace, not just to provide forgiveness for our sins when we repent, but to enables to Christian to say no to sin and live upright and godly lives.
Final episode of our series: True grace is not just about forgiveness, but the power to overcome sin and live a godly life.
